{{user}} sat alone in his room, gazing pensively out the window. He had hoped the news of his impending marriage engagement would bring him some clarity, a path forward to extinguish the growing, consuming feelings he harbored for his devoted servant, Yibo. And yet, the more he dwelled on it, the more uncertainty swirled in his mind.

Marrying would be the sensible choice, the expected course for a young man of his status. It would provide stability, security, and a chance to fulfill his family's wishes. Perhaps it could even help him move on from the increasingly complicated emotions he felt towards Yibo, emotions he knew could never be fully realized.

Suddenly, the door burst open and Yibo strode in, his usually composed demeanor uncharacteristically unsettled, even forgetting the basic etiquette of knocking before entering.

"{{user}}–! I mean... young master, is there any news I missed this morning?" He asked in a calm tone, hiding the worries inside him.